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“Depriving me from Arabic was limiting” Publisher Yasmina Jraissati on unlocking the potential of Arabic and how she accidentally became a rebel with a cause

Hashem catches up with publisher Yasmina Jraissati, who manages content strategy and acquisition at Storytel MENA. They explore the commonalities of growing up in Arab homes with a French-speaking parent, and the implications of language on societal participation in the Middle East. Hashem and Yasmina also discuss the lack of...

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“A dish is like a door into an entire people.” Nouri restaurant’s Ivan Brehm on his passion for “crossroads” cooking and the best advice he ever received

On the back of his recent trip to Singapore, Hashem catches up with Ivan Brehm, chef-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant, Nouri. They discuss the essential role storytelling plays in Ivan’s “crossroads” menu and how he curated his space at Nouri so that sharing takes center stage enabling his guests to...

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Bonus: Ice baths and social media, with Shereen Al-Mulla

In our bonus episode, Hashem and Shereen chat about social media as a marketing tool and the science behind cold showers. Oh, and why to keep your icy immersions to yourself! Bonus, with Shereen Al-Mulla 0:00 / 0:00 1× 💡You can listen to the full episode with Shereen on...

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“It’s our responsibility to keep our heritage alive.” Shereen Al-Mulla on launching Hikma Rituals, motherhood, and reclaiming her heritage

Hashem meets up with Shereen Al-Mulla, soon-to-be Master Herbalist, and cofounder of Hikma Rituals, a homegrown brand of botanicals including oils, tinctures and dusts. Hashem and Shereen discuss the beginnings of her journey into herbalism by way of a rose infusion ritual, the desire to reclaim her Iraqi heritage, and...

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“Finance is riddled with emotion.” Cordoba Advisory’s Rami Sarafa on demystifying the art of investing & the importance of psychology in wealth management

Hashem catches up with fellow Harvard alumnus and EFG Hermes Pax Americana boot buddy Rami Sarafa, who recently launched Cordoba Advisory Partners, a private wealth management firm. The Lighthouse Conversations: Rami Sarafa 0:00 / 0:00 1× Rami divulges key tips on how to build a strong investment portfolio and...

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“To look at buildings you have to peel away the signage then reconstruct.” Mohamed Elshahed on tracing Cairo’s human experience, one building at a time

In this week’s episode we are transported to Cairo via Mexico City. Hashem chats with Mohamed Elshahed, curator, architectural historian and author of Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide. Hashem and Mohamed expand on how Cairo, the architectural compendium of 220 buildings and sites, was put together. The Lighthouse...